Head Flathead,

Things are sounding better If the engine is feeling stronger maybe the rings are freeing up. That is if it has been sitting up for a long time. If that is the case you may want to try putting some marvel mistery oil or something similar in the spark plug holes and let it sit a few days. I would put a bunch and blow it out before next trip. The worst than can happen is fouling some plugs. Just a thought

Jim